Claude Lewis Wilson and Joan Carolyn Soots
Husband Claude Lewis Wilson
Born: Jun 20, 1937 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 5, 2015 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 8, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Daniel Monroe Wilson, Jr. (1905-1991) Mother: Ora Viola Minter (1910-1983)
Marriage: Dec 17, 1965 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Joan Carolyn Soots
Born: Nov 24, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 18, 2017 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 22, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Dalton Cornell Soots (1917-1987) Mother: Katherine Gray Overton (1924-1998)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Joan Carolyn Soots):
He once div., she single. He worked for Bassett Table Co. & she worked for Sale Knitting Co. Lic. issued Dec. 13, 1965, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by T.E. Lollie, Min.
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Joseph Wayne Gallier and Patricia Faye Sorrels
Husband Joseph Wayne Gallier
Born: Oct 25, 1943 Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Carl Gallier (1914-1969) Mother: Dorothy Mae Cunningham (1919-1988)
Marriage:
Wife Patricia Faye Sorrels
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
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Robert Frank Hanbury III and Jean Marie South
Husband Robert Frank Hanbury III
Born: Apr 15, 1919 - Norfolk (city), VA Died: May 5, 2002 Buried: - Olive Branch Cem., Portsmouth, VAMarriage: Jul 21, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Jean Marie South
Born: Jul 13, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Aug 20, 1990 - VA Buried: - Meadowbrook Mem. Gdns., Suffolk, VA
Other Spouse: Onesimus Arch Griggs (1918-1998) - Jan 16, 1959 - South Mills, Camden Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Jean Marie South):
Both were once divorced. He was a bus driver. Married in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (Onesimus Arch Griggs):
Gaines Fray Southard and Callie Lucy Yeatts
Husband Gaines Fray Southard
Born: Nov 18, 1902 - Stanardsville, Greene Co., VA Died: Apr 3, 1957 - Alexandria, Alexandria (city), VA Buried: Apr 5, 1957 - Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria, VAMarriage: Mar 2, 1934 - Alexandria, Alexandria (city), VA
Wife Callie Lucy Yeatts
Born: Jan 25, 1910 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Mar 17, 1991 Buried: - Ivy Hill Cemetery, Alexandria, VA
Father: David Barkley Yeatts, Jr. (1888- ) Mother: Nannie Lou Hankins (1891-1946)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Callie Lucy Yeatts):
He born Stanardsville, Va. & she Danville, Va.
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Rev., Lynwood Daves Wells, Sr. and Mary Jay Speer
Husband Rev., Lynwood Daves Wells, Sr.
Born: Oct 23, 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 8, 2011 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Nov 11, 2011 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Jabez Peter Wells, Sr. (1896-1976) Mother: Claudine Woodrum Jarrett (1892-1966)
Marriage: Jul 4, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced May 3, 1977
Wife Mary Jay Speer
Born: May 30, 1929 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Peter Russell Wells
Born: Jun 28, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 29, 2015 - Rome, Floyd Co., GA Buried: - Christ Epis. Ch. Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Shona Heiskari (1961-2022) Marr: Jul 1, 1985 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Jay Speer):
Both single. Both had 4-yrs. of college. He worked for DuPont & she a teacher. Marr. by G.R. MacClintock, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va., on the grounds of one year of separation from Mar. 16, 1976; the divorce was granted to the husband.
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Elder, Clayton Willard Spencer and Olive Velma Stone
Husband Elder, Clayton Willard Spencer
Born: Jan 6, 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 29, 1992 Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: Peter Corn Spencer (1874-1977) Mother: Laura Oakley Shelton (1879-1963)
Marriage: Dec 21, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Olive Velma Stone
AKA: Ollie Born: Feb 22, 1908 - Patrick Co., VA Died: May 27, 1992 Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: William Dalton Stone (1881-1966) Mother: Maggie Martin Stone (1886-1989)
Children
1 M Harold Willard Spencer
Born: Aug 24, 1930 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 21, 2005 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
2 M James Winford Spencer
Born: May 3, 1936 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 4, 2010 - Henry Co., VA Buried: Jun 8, 2010 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Olive Velma Stone):
Daniel Thomas Spencer and Leona Mildred Talbott
Husband Daniel Thomas Spencer
Born: Aug 23, 1920 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 31, 1981 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCMarriage: Nov 24, 1938 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Leona Mildred Talbott
Born: Mar 13, 1921 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 16, 2013 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NC
Father: Rorer Arthur Talbott (1892-1936) Mother: Elsie Maude Francis (1894-1976)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Leona Mildred Talbott):
He 18, she 17. S/o David T. & Ethel Spencer; D/o Rorer & Maude Talbott. Marr. Nov. 24, 1938 in Draper, NC, by P.R. Rajle (min).
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Frank Dwight Spencer and Daphne Lorene Byrd
Husband Frank Dwight Spencer
Born: Jan 26, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 15, 2015 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 15, 2015 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
Father: Walter Efford Spencer (1899-2002) Mother: Madeline Lee Joyce (1906-1997)
Marriage: May 10, 1957 - Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., SCMarr. Status: Divorced Apr 22, 1971
Wife Daphne Lorene Byrd
Born: Aug 5, 1937 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Leonard Alvin Byrd (1909-1988) Mother: Mary Virginia Bondurant (1908-1993)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Daphne Lorene Byrd):
Frank Dwight Spencer and Betty Marie Belcher
Husband Frank Dwight Spencer
Born: Jan 26, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 15, 2015 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 15, 2015 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
Father: Walter Efford Spencer (1899-2002) Mother: Madeline Lee Joyce (1906-1997)
Marriage: Aft Apr 22, 1971
Wife Betty Marie Belcher
Born: Sep 22, 1947 - Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Betty Marie Belcher):
Apr. 22, 1971 was the divorce date from his previous wife.
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Harold Wallace Spencer and Susan Gail Setliff
Husband Harold Wallace Spencer
Born: Sep 22, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 18, 1990 Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: Harold Willard Spencer (1930-2005) Mother:
Marriage: Apr 26, 1974 - Henry Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced May 31, 1979
Wife Susan Gail Setliff
Born: Jul 8, 1955 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Grady Woodson Setliff (1927-2009) Mother: Willie Mae Mayhew (1930-2010)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Susan Gail Setliff):
Both single. Marr. by C.W. Spencer, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va. She was granted the divorce on the grounds of 1-year of separation (sep. Feb. 1, 1978); no children.
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Harold Wallace Spencer and Cynthia Denise Roach
Husband Harold Wallace Spencer
Born: Sep 22, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 18, 1990 Buried: - Old Center PBC Cem., Sanville, VA
Father: Harold Willard Spencer (1930-2005) Mother:
Marriage: Feb 15, 1980 - Henry Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced Nov 9, 1982
Wife Cynthia Denise Roach
AKA: Cindy Born: Dec 10, 1951 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Tyler Roach (1930-2014) Mother:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Cynthia Denise Roach):
Both once div. Lic. issued Feb. 15, 1980, Henry Co., Va. Marr. by A.L. Holland, Jr., Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va. She was granted the divorce on the grounds of 1-year of separation (sep. Aug. 10, 1981); no children.
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Harold Willard Spencer and Sadie Marie Plasters
Husband Harold Willard Spencer
Born: Aug 24, 1930 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 21, 2005 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: Elder, Clayton Willard Spencer (1909-1992) Mother: Olive Velma Stone (1908-1992)
Marriage: Oct 3, 1952 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sadie Marie Plasters
Born: Jun 17, 1931 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Harold Wallace Spencer (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Sadie Marie Plasters):
Both single. He a textile worker & she a hospital Nurse. Marr. by D.P. Helms, Min.
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James Winford Spencer and Jo Ann Barker
Husband James Winford Spencer
Born: May 3, 1936 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 4, 2010 - Henry Co., VA Buried: Jun 8, 2010 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
Father: Elder, Clayton Willard Spencer (1909-1992) Mother: Olive Velma Stone (1908-1992)
Marriage: Dec 21, 1956 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Jo Ann Barker
Born: Sep 2, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Jo Ann Barker):
Both single. He did textile work & she a student. Marr. by D.P. Helms, Min.
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Marion Lee Morrison and Temperence Drusilla Spencer
Husband Marion Lee Morrison
Born: Cir 1838 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Jun 30, 1862 - Patrick Co., VA Buried:Marriage: Jan 7, 1858 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Temperence Drusilla Spencer
AKA: Tempy Born: Jul 22, 1840 - Floyd Co., VA Died: Nov 25, 1929 - Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Old James Joyce Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Other Spouse: Peter Columbus Craig (1850-1936) - Jan 25, 1870 - Floyd Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Temperence Drusilla Spencer):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (Peter Columbus Craig):
Alvis L. Robertson and Virgie Mae Spencer
Husband Alvis L. Robertson
Born: Sep 11, 1906 - NC Died: Oct 23, 1955 Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NCMarriage: Aug 9, 1925 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NCMarr. Status: Divorced
Wife Virgie Mae Spencer
Born: Dec 7, 1907 - Critz, Patrick Co., VA Died: Nov 4, 1972 - Reidsville (rural), Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Nov 5, 1972 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
Father: Joshua Edward Spencer (1872-1932) Mother: Della Margaret Ferguson (1878-1967)
Other Spouse: Charlie Claude Davis (1900-1971) - Jan 27, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Virgie Mae Spencer):
Married in a civil ceremony.
Notes: Marriage (Charlie Claude Davis):
Clarence Everette Spier, Jr. and Erna Jean Weed
Husband Clarence Everette Spier, Jr.
Born: Mar 9, 1922 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA Died: Sep 20, 2011 Buried: Sep 22, 2011
Father: Clarence Everette Spier, Sr. (1903-1966) Mother: Katherine Inez Little (1901-1955)
Marriage: May 18, 1969 - Reno, Washoe Co., NV
Wife Erna Jean Weed
Born: May 16, 1917 - Calexico, Imperial Co., CA Died: Buried:
Children
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Richard Wilbur Spier, Sr. and Beulah Mae Williams
Husband Richard Wilbur Spier, Sr.
Born: Jul 31, 1924 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA Died: Buried:
Father: Clarence Everette Spier, Sr. (1903-1966) Mother: Katherine Inez Little (1901-1955)
Marriage: 1948
Wife Beulah Mae Williams
Born: Mar 3, 1925 Died: Aug 15, 1983 - Marietta, GA Buried:
Children
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Richard Wilbur Spier, Sr. and Sarah Wynelle Chaffin
Husband Richard Wilbur Spier, Sr.
Born: Jul 31, 1924 - Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA Died: Buried:
Father: Clarence Everette Spier, Sr. (1903-1966) Mother: Katherine Inez Little (1901-1955)
Marriage: Jun 4, 1988 - Riverdale, Clayton Co., GA
Wife Sarah Wynelle Chaffin
Born: Sep 11, 1927 Died: Buried:
Children
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Daniel Jonathan Woodall and Grace Jewell Sponagle
Husband Daniel Jonathan Woodall
AKA: John Born: Nov 9, 1868 - Tazewell Co., VA Died: May 23, 1952 - Huntington, WV Buried: - Powell Cem., Lincoln Co., WV
Father: Daniel Jefferson Woodall (1819-1900) Mother: Mary Louvena Catherine Davis (1839-Aft 1914)
Marriage: Abt 1930
Wife Grace Jewell Sponagle
Born: 1908 - Lincoln Co., WV Died: Abt 1983 - Rochester, Monroe Co., NY Buried: - Powell Cem., Lincoln Co., WV
Children
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Andrew Jackson Talbert, Sr. and Margaret Ruth Squires
Husband Andrew Jackson Talbert, Sr.
Born: Mar 1, 1908 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 26, 1962 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Dec 28, 1962 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
Father: Thomas J. Talbert (1856/1857- ) Mother: Ida James Land (1869-1952)
Marriage: Nov 23, 1934 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Margaret Ruth Squires
Born: Jul 17, 1916 - Ossipee, Alamance, NC Died: Aug 5, 2014 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
Other Spouse: Robert Lee Minter (1908-1994) - Mar 7, 1965 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
1 M Andrew Jackson Talbert, Jr.
Born: Aug 10, 1939 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 16, 2017 Buried: Aug 18, 2017 - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NCSpouse: Hilda Gray Cook (1939-1999) Marr: Sep 1, 1960 - Draper, Rockingham Co., NC
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Ruth Squires):
Marr. by H.M. Shropshire, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Robert Lee Minter):
Andrew Johnson Stamper, Jr. and Barbara Jo Williams
Husband Andrew Johnson Stamper, Jr.
Born: Sep 24, 1942 - Elk Creek, Grayson Co., VA Died: Jan 12, 2014 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jan 16, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Mar 3, 1975 - Collinsville, VA
Wife Barbara Jo Williams
Born: Jul 22, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Herbert Williams (1921/1922- ) Mother: Dorothy V. Gauldin (1923-1998)
Other Spouse: Gary Thomas Davis - Jun 2, 1968 - Rockingham Co., NC (Divorced)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Barbara Jo Williams):
Both once div. Marr. by R.O. Blankenship, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Gary Thomas Davis):
Andrew Johnson Stamper, Jr. and Kathy Dale Arnold
Husband Andrew Johnson Stamper, Jr.
Born: Sep 24, 1942 - Elk Creek, Grayson Co., VA Died: Jan 12, 2014 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jan 16, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VAMarriage: May 2, 1985 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Kathy Dale Arnold
Born: Oct 18, 1955 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William Elwood Arnold (1931-1991) Mother: Maude Louise Merricks (1931-2010)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Kathy Dale Arnold):
His 3d marr., her 2d. Both prev. div. Married in a civil ceremony.
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Jabe Peter Wells, Jr. and Mary Lee Stanfield
Husband Jabe Peter Wells, Jr.
AKA: Pete Born: Jan 21, 1921 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 7, 1998 - Duke Univ. Medical Ctr., Durham, NC Buried: - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA
Father: Jabez Peter Wells, Sr. (1896-1976) Mother: Claudine Woodrum Jarrett (1892-1966)
Marriage: Apr 15, 1948 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced Oct 8, 1971
Wife Mary Lee Stanfield
Born: Jun 1, 1922 - Person Co., NC Died: Dec 12, 2001 Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Lee Stanfield):
Both single. He an insurance agent & she a teller for American National Bank & Trust Co. Marr. by L.D. Johnson, Min.; Div. Danville, Va. Then remarried Nov. 18, 1971, Danville, Va.
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Joseph Alton Stanford and Ruby Easter Thomas
Husband Joseph Alton Stanford
Born: Oct 24, 1912 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 16, 1988 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Floral Gdn. Mem. Pk., High Point, NCMarriage: Aug 15, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Ruby Easter Thomas
Born: Sep 24, 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 16, 2013 - Colfax, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Floral Gdn. Mem. Pk., High Point, NC
Father: Walter Mitchell Thomas (1871-1931) Mother: Frances Blanche Austin (1879- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Easter Thomas):
He 23, she 25. Both single. He born Rockingham Co., NC & she Henry Co., Va. He a bookkeeper. S/o William A. Stanford & Maggie Shelton; D/o Walter Mitchel Thomas & Blanche Austin. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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James Henry Stanley and Betty Joann Gauldin
Husband James Henry Stanley
Born: Mar 18, 1953 - Richlands, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 11, 2016 - Lewis-Gale Med. Ctr., Salem, VA Buried: - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VAMarriage: Sep 19, 1973 - Henry Co., VAMarr. Status: Divorced May 2, 1986
Wife Betty Joann Gauldin
Born: Dec 23, 1949 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Joseph Robert Gauldin (1903-1980) Mother: Lillie Augusta Wilson (1914-2007)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Betty Joann Gauldin):
Both single. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.; Div. Martinsville, Va.
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G. W. Ramsey and Mary Frances Stanley
Husband G. W. Ramsey
Born: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Mary Frances Stanley
AKA: Frankie Born: Sep 15, 1893 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Jun 3, 1951 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jun 4, 1951 - Stanley Cem., Figsboro, VA
Father: Charles Franklin Stanley (1868-1933) Mother: Julia Jane Wade (1867-1950)
Other Spouse: John Thomas Hairfield (1889-1966) - Dec 14, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (John Thomas Hairfield):
Stephen Allen Staples and Minnie Fannie Brooks
Husband Stephen Allen Staples
Born: Dec 12, 1876 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: Albert M. Staples (1853-1926) Mother: Susan A. Demeris Barker (1853- )
Marriage: Jun 11, 1898 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Minnie Fannie Brooks
Born: Aug 1880 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Minnie Fannie Brooks):
Stephen Allen Staples and Mattie Tuck
Husband Stephen Allen Staples
Born: Dec 12, 1876 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:
Father: Albert M. Staples (1853-1926) Mother: Susan A. Demeris Barker (1853- )
Marriage: Dec 20, 1922 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mattie Tuck
Born: 1875 - Scottsburg, Halifax Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mattie Tuck):
Everett Pete Staton and Ruby Marie Kirks
Husband Everett Pete Staton
Born: May 7, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA, America Died: Mar 11, 1976 - Ringgold (rural), Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Staton Cem., Ringgold, VAMarriage: Sep 17, 1958 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ruby Marie Kirks
Born: Aug 18, 1937 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Ernest Raymond Kirks (1912-1971) Mother: America Washington Manning (1906-1964)
Other Spouse: Elbert Lee Daniel Green - Jan 19, 1962 - Pittsylvania Co., VA (Divorced Mar 8, 1974)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruby Marie Kirks):
Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by P.H. Ricketts, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Elbert Lee Daniel Green):
Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Ralph Coleman Steele and Madeline Roberts
Husband Ralph Coleman Steele
Born: May 27, 1930 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC Died: Jul 17, 1974 - Rockbridge Co., VA Buried: - Gibsonville City Cem., Gibsonville, NC
Father: Ralph Lucine Steele (1899-1954) Mother: Frances Elenor Coleman (1899-1973)
Marriage: Aug 13, 1952 - Creedmoor, Granville Co., NC
Wife Madeline Roberts
Born: 1931 Died: Buried:
Children
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